D&B Solutions Currently Uses Teleconferencing and Telepresence Technologies to Hold

question 32

Multiple Choice

D&B Solutions currently uses teleconferencing and telepresence technologies to hold meetings with executives in different locations,but is now considering switching over to virtual meetings in virtual worlds such as Second Life.Which of the following,if true,would weaken D&B's decision to opt for virtual meetings?

• A)Virtual worlds such as Second Life are user-friendly, require little technical knowledge, and are cost-effective in the long term.
• B)Virtual meetings allow participants to multitask.
• C)More than the mode used for communication, the success of any official interaction depends on the involvement of the participants.
• D)Virtual meetings are considered to be the most modern and progressive method of business communication.
• E)Companies usually find it very difficult to establish a successful brand presence on virtual worlds such as Second Life.

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